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I've got a temperature gauge that keeps rising and falling,never goes above normal, don't think its the stat as movement is too quick,after you have been running for a while it goes to normal and then without warning it's off again, any ideas please
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I had a similar problem on another car which turned out to be a failed voltage regulator in the instrument panel. In order to stop the instruments fluctuating with changes in voltage there was a regulator in the instrument panel that reduces the voltage to about 8 or 9 Volts to ensure a steady supply. Not sure if the Galaxy uses such a device though ?
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sounds a bit like our current problem - the engine temp sensor is supposed to be at fault, but cant get to it!

 

MJR

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I've got a temperature gauge that keeps rising and falling,never goes above normal, don't think its the stat as movement is too quick,after you have been running for a while it goes to normal and then without warning it's off again, any ideas please

 

hi and welcome, its best to put your vehicle details in your sig for more detailed help, regards

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Does the fuel gauge fluctuate at the same time as the temp gauge ?
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the temperature sender is connected to the water thermostat on the right side of your engine...

you can just about get your hand down to it and remove the Connection plug to it

 

If you spray it with wd40 then it may get the connection back if the fault is there

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I have had a simular fault where mine doesn't go up much until you hit traffic

 

if the interior of your car is warming with the air coming in within 5/7 mins there there shouldn't be too much of a problem there...

however if you have constant cold and then hot coming in the car

through the vents then your thermostat isn't opening properly

this can lead to head gasket problems so be aware of that

 

Is your car loosing water at all ...in the water expansion tank ..if not then don't worry

 

Kind regards and I hope this is of help

shelbournes

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